Bible stories for ages 3 to 8

Meet Jesus, one gentle story at a time

Short Bible stories, told simply and warmly, to watch together with a grown-up. New stories every week.

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Jesus smiling with his little friend, a girl in a yellow dress
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How Did a Little Boy Beat a Giant?

Join Jesus and his little friend for the story of David and Goliath, told gently for young children. Even when we feel small, God is with us and we can trust him to help us be brave.

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Read the story and talk about it

Story themes

Pick a theme for your child

Each theme gathers stories with the same gentle message. Every story stands on its own, so you can start anywhere.

Start here

Start here: our first stories

New to Jesus and Me? These are the first stories we made, a gentle place to begin. Each one stands on its own.

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Jesus is with you when you are scared

Storms, lions and giants. Stories for the moments a child feels afraid, each one ending with the same comfort: God is with you.

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Jesus welcomes you

Stories about the people Jesus welcomed: a short man in a tree, a boy who came home, friends who carried a friend through a roof. Every child hears the same gentle message: there is always room for you.

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Jesus helps and heals

Jesus noticed the people others overlooked, and he helped them. Stories that show children Jesus sees them, cares for them and helps, and that saying thank you matters.

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God listens: talking with God

How do we talk with God? Stories about people who prayed, from a boy awake in the night to a friend who keeps on knocking.

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God keeps his promises

Long before Christmas, God made promises. Old Testament stories show a God who keeps his word, and lead gently towards the baby in Bethlehem. Advent hope.

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Waiting for the baby

An angel, a dream, a long walk. Stories of the people who waited and said yes, getting ready for the birth of Jesus. Advent peace.

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Jesus is born

The stable, the angels, the shepherds, the wise men. Stories that tell the Christmas story the way the Bible tells it, one scene a day. Advent joy.

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God with us

Christmas week: the light of the world, the best gift ever, the whole Christmas story on Christmas Eve and a birthday party for Jesus.

Growing soon
How it works

Five minutes that stay with them

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Watch together

A short story, four to six minutes, told by a cheerful storyteller over bright pictures.

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Ask one question

Every story page has one question to ask your child, so the story becomes a conversation.

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Pray together

Each theme has a family question and a short prayer to say together, at bedtime or around the table.

Family time

A question and a prayer for your family

Family time: Jesus is with you when you are scared

What scares you sometimes, and how can we remember Jesus is close?

A prayer to say together: Jesus, when I am scared, help me remember you are with me. Amen.

Jesus and his little friend praying together

See all the family questions and prayers

Questions parents ask

What ages are the stories for?

Children aged 3 to 8. They are made to be watched with a parent or grandparent, who can talk about the story afterwards.

Are the stories true to the Bible?

Every story is told from a named Bible passage, which is shown on its page. Hard stories are told gently, with no graphic detail, and always end on hope.

Which church is this from?

None in particular. The stories are about Jesus and how much God loves children, told straight from the Bible, for families from any church.

How often are there new stories?

We add new stories every week. The newest ones are at the top of the home page. Every story stands on its own, so you can start anywhere.

Are the pictures and voices made with AI?

Partly. Every story is written and made by a real person, Mattia, who chooses the Bible passage and puts the story together. Only the pictures and voices are made with the help of AI tools, and we say so on YouTube too.

Where can I watch?

On the Jesus and Me YouTube channel, and here on this website, where every story also has a page you can read and talk about together.